{"product_id":"oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf049-air-handler-b1796630-2","title":"OEM Goodman Flowrator Inlet Tube for ARUF049 Air Handler — B1796630","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoodman B1796630 Flowrator Inlet Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM refrigerant metering component for the evaporator coil in \u003cstrong\u003eARUF049-00A-1B\u003c\/strong\u003e air handlers. The flowrator (piston-style metering device) inlet tube delivers liquid refrigerant to the metering orifice at the correct entry point, ensuring proper coil feed and even refrigerant distribution. A damaged, kinked, or contaminated inlet tube can cause poor cooling, frosting, or pressure imbalance — making this inexpensive part a smart fix during coil service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowrator (piston) inlet tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routes liquid refrigerant to the metering device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodman ARUF049-00A-1B coil assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerant circuit \/ metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1796630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOEM vs. Generic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetering components are dimensionally critical — bore, length, and braze fit affect refrigerant flow and superheat. The OEM tube guarantees the exact geometry the system was designed around. Generic substitutes risk improper seating and brazing leaks, so for any sealed-system work the genuine part is strongly preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: Advanced (EPA-certified).\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing a flowrator inlet tube means opening the sealed refrigerant system: recover refrigerant, unbraze the old tube, braze in the new one under nitrogen, pull a vacuum, and recharge. This is licensed-technician work — handling refrigerant requires EPA Section 608 certification. Not a DIY repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63057411309939,"sku":"GOODMAN-1787","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/oem-goodman-flowrator-inlet-tube-for-aruf049-air-handler-b1796630-2","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}